Goodwood Health Summit
Thursday 2 October 2025
Presented by Randox Health
The Goodwood Health Summit brings together world-leading experts to debate topics and trends that can lead towards a healthier future for all.
The Soil Microbiome & Human Microbiome
This year's Goodwood Health Summit, presented by Randox Health took place on Thursday 2 October 2025 and explored the intricate relationships between the soil microbiome and the human microbiome, highlighting how these two ecosystems influence each other and overall health.
As our understanding of microbiomes expands, it has become increasingly clear that the microbial communities in our environment can significantly impact human health, nutrition and disease susceptibility.
The 2025
Expert Panellists
2025's Health Summit conversation was hosted by Dr Chris van Tulleken and featured a world-class line-up of speakers, including, Mr James Kinross, Dan Kittredge, Dr Federica Amati & Patrick Holden CBE to discuss themes connected to the soil-human microbiome, regenerative agriculture and personalised nutrition
Featuring
Expert Led Q&A Sessions
At the culmination of the Goodwood Health Summit, Dr Chris van Tulleken hosted a Q&A panel session with our summit speakers along with additional experts in the field.
Rethinking
Nutrition & Food Systems
The Goodwood Health Summit, presented by Randox Health returned for its third year on Thursday 2 October, bringing together leading experts to discuss crucial topics surrounding the connection between soil health and the human microbiome.
Wellness
Health & Wellbeing Initiatives
The event integrates wellness practices that promote both physical and mental health, showcasing innovative approaches and practical solutions to enhance personal and community wellbeing.
2025 Health Summit Itinerary
Mr James Kinross and Dan Kittredge explore how degraded soils and industrial food systems are impacting both planetary and personal health. From nutrient density and microbial diversity to chronic disease and immunity, this session connects regenerative farming, scientific research and the future of medicine.
Patrick Holden CBE and Dr Federica Amati discuss how farming practices and nutrition science together shape long-term health. This session considers the urgent need to move beyond ultra-processed diets, strengthen food culture, and embrace more sustainable, nutrient-rich farming to improve both ecosystems and human wellbeing.
Moderator Dr Chris van Tulleken is joined by all Summit speakers and nutritionist Stephanie Moore for an open Q&A. Drawing on questions from the audience and live-stream viewers, this session brings diverse expertise together to inspire practical solutions and collaborative ideas for the future of food and health.
2025 Health Summit
The Goodwood Health Summit, presented by Randox Health returned for its third year on Thursday 2 October, bringing together leading experts to discuss crucial topics surrounding the connection between soil health and the human microbiome.
We are delighted to present the Goodwood Health Summit, working towards a shared goal of improving gut health and highlighting the fundamental role the gut plays in our overall well-being.
Health Summit Speakers
Explore this year's panel of experts who will discuss crucial topics surrounding the connection between soil health and the human microbiome. The discussion will delve into the challenges and potential solutions for enhancing both medical and societal comprehension of this vital topic.
Latest Health Summit News
From Soil to Society: Rethinking Health as a Shared Ecosystem
When we think of health, we often picture our own bodies; what we eat, how we move, how we feel. But our personal wellbeing is inseparable from the health of the world around us. Soil, the most overlooked of ecosystems, is not only the foundation of our food system but also of our collective health system.
Fitness Tips
Why Testing Your Gut Health Matters and Why a Little Dirt Does You Good
We’ve all heard the phrase “trust your gut,” but science now tells us that our gut is doing far more than helping us digest food. Deep inside us lives a vast community of microbes – bacteria, fungi, and even viruses - known as the gut microbiome. This hidden ecosystem influences everything from immunity and energy to mood and mental clarity.
Why Soil Might Be the Most Important Health System We Have
Dirt is something we often take for granted, but in truth, the ground beneath our feet is one of the most powerful influences on our health, our food, and our future. Patrick Holden CBE, Founding Director and Chief Executive of the Sustainable Food Trust, has spent decades working to transform the way we grow, produce and consume food. Ahead of this year’s Goodwood Health Summit, presented by Randox Health, Patrick’s message is clear: soil health is public health.
Previous Events
Goodwood Health Summit 2024 Recap
The second annual Goodwood Health Summit presented by Randox focussed on 'The Microbiome, Infant Feeding & the First Five Years'. Her Grace the Duchess of Richmond, a long-standing and prominent health campaigner invited six world-leading experts to address the Summit in three sessions hosted by broadcaster, journalist and psychologist Sian Williams.
Previous Events
The Goodwood Health Summit Returns to Tackle the Microbiome, Infant Feeding & the First Five Years
This year, on Thursday 19 September 2024, The Goodwood Health Summit returns for its second year. An exciting next step in the Summit’s history, it will see the bringing together of leading experts to discuss crucial topics surrounding the microbiome, infant feeding and the importance of nutrition in the first five years.
In recent years we have seen a highly notable change in the people’s behaviours as they seek to better understand their bodies better, and we want to stress the importance of taking pro-active measures to ensure good health & well-being now and in the future.